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9.0 RECLAMATION COST ESTIMATE <br />Oxbow originally bonded for 43 exploration drillholes. Based upon current drilling data and <br />landowner issues, Oxbow has decided not to drill on (5) five of these drillpads (see table 1 <br />above in red). Relocating three of the drillholes and adding the two north drillholes, changes <br />the total disturbance from the original 32.86 acres to the new total of 31.38 acres which is <br />less than the original bonded amount. Since the projected disturbance is less Oxbow does <br />not feel that additional bonding should be required before approval can be given. <br />10. How will the reclaimed drillhole locations be marked? <br />Each completed drillhole will be marked with a Metal post and stamped brass tai <br />identifying the drillhole. <br />PART 111 <br />The applicant is aware of the following conditions to this Notice: <br />No person shall conduct coal exploration activities under Rule 2.02.2 until they have <br />received notification of the Division's determination on substantial disturbance and <br />qualifications as coal exploration. <br />2. A determination by the Division that substantial exploration disturbance of the natural <br />land surface by exploration with removal of 250 tons or less will require that the person <br />who proposes to conduct the coal exploration post a Performance Bond prior to initiation <br />of exploration according to the requirements set forth in Rule 3.05. <br />3. Any person conducting coal exploration activities which the Division has determined will <br />cause substantial disturbance of the natural land surface or which will involve the <br />removal of more than 250 tons of coal shall submit, in accordance with Rules 2.02.6(3) <br />and 4.07.3(3): <br />a. A report for each successive 180 -day period during coal exploration activities, no <br />later than 10 days after the end of that period. A report will not be required for <br />180 -day periods of inactivity. <br />b. A final written report, no later than 30 days after the end of that period for which <br />Notice of Intent was filed or written approval was granted. <br />C. A Drill Hole Abandonment Report, within 60 days of abandoning a drill hole. <br />(THESE THREE REPORT FORMS AREA VAILABLE FROM THE DIVISION.) <br />4. The Division may conduct periodic inspections of all coal exploration activities and issue <br />Notices of Violation to any person who is in violation of the Act, or any conditions of <br />exploration approvals. (Rules 5.01.3 and 5.02.2) <br />-10- <br />